TOUR CODE: LACM13

VIVA CUBA, VIVA MEXICO13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS

VISIT: HAVANA, LAS TERRAZAS, VINALES, CIENFUEGOS, TRINIDAD, SANTA CLARA, VARADERO, MEXICO CITY, CUERNAVACA,

XOCHICALCO, TAXCO, XOCHIMILCO, TEOTIHUACAN

ARRIVAL DATEApril 26th, 2017 -May 10, 2017 May 24th, 2017

June 07th, 2017 June 21st, 2017July 05th, 2017 July 19th, 2017

August 02nd, 2017 August 16th, 2017September 20th, 2017 -

October 04th, 2017 October 18th, 2017November 01st, 2017 November 15th, 2017November 29th, 2017 December 13, 2017

Prices are based on per person, double occupancy. Land Only rates do not include international air tickets. Charming Travel Destinations guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare available on the day that you book.

Minimum 2 passengers to guarantee departure. All hotels are subject to availability. Hotels may be substituted with another or similar category.

Prices and availability are subject to change at any time and prices are not guaranteed until we receive your final payment. We reserve the right to modify the itinerary to ensure a smooth and safe trip.

Cuba visa is required for all US passport holders.

INCLUDED FOR ALL EXCLUDED FOR ALL 12 nights hotel accommodation Meals Per Itinerary All transfers Sightseeing per itinerary Services of English-speaking guide Entrance fees per itinerary

Travel insurance Passport fees, visa fees, etc. Tips and gratuities Personal purchases Meals/admission not in itinerary Optional tours (If applicable)

Suggested tipping rate is $10 per person per day.

TOUR CODE: LACM13

ITINERARY

Day 1: Havana Armadores de Santander or SimilarUpon arrival in Havana, transfer to the hotel and check in. The day will be at your own leisure to enjoy.

(Meal: N/A)

Day 2: Havana - Las Terrazas - Vinales Hotel Los Jazmines or SimilarBegin your day with a panoramic drive through Havana riding in old classic cars from the 1950's. Be sure to have your camera ready for this unique experience. Then transfer out of the city towards Pinar del Rio Province on the western end of the island. Along the way, we will make a stop at Las Terrazas, a beautiful ecological park abundant in natural scenery. There is a gorgeous river in the park which is great for swimming if the temperature is right. Here, you may also join one of the optional activities: zip-lining, guided park tour, or horseback riding. Enjoy a hearty Cuban lunch at a charming, rustic restaurant in Las Terrazas. After our visit in Las Terrazas, continue towards Vinales. Enroute, visit the natural waterfall of Soroa.

(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 3: Vinales - Havana Armadores de Santander or SimilarThis morning, tour the delightful village and countryside of Vinales. Enjoy lovely views of the Mogote Valley, made famous for its uniquely shaped hills, tobacco fields, and lush vegetation. You will be greeted by friendly locals on horseback and sense a wonderful energy that is specific to this township. There is an opportunity to visit a Tobacco Farm and learn how to expertly roll a cigar. You will also have the chance to visit an interesting site called the Prehistoric Wall and to take a Boat Ride through underground caves known as The Indian Caves before returning to Havana in the afternoon. This evening in Havana, we will planned an exciting tour of the historical complex of Castillo del Morro and La Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabana. This is the site of two colonial fortresses perched on a cliff overlooking the harbor channel leading to the port in Old Havana. If the timing and weather conditions permitted, you will witness the special nightly cannon ceremony at the fortress.

(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 4: Havana - Cienfuegos - Trinidad Brisas del Mar Trinidad or SimilarThe first stop today will be in Cienfuegos, a city known as the Pearl of the South. We will walk its charming main boulevard and give you free time to explore its main square. Continue with a panoramic tour of the city that includes a stop at El Palacio del Valle, an architectural jewel of Spanish and Moorish influences. We will arrange lunch here in Cienfuegos. Then, continue on to visit the city of Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour in Trinidad will take you along the city's main streets and around its main squares with visit to The Museum of the City and to a renowned pottery workshop. Enjoy a bit of free time in Trinidad to explore more on your own before heading to the hotel and check in.

(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

* Note: In the circumstance that hotel accommodation is not available in Trindad, we reserve the right to adjust the routing to visit Trinidad first and then Cienfuegos. Overnight in this area will be at a local 4 star hotel in the Cienfuegos area.

Day 5: Trinidad - Santa Clara - Varadero Iberostar Playa Alameda or Similar

TOUR CODE: LACM13After breakfast, we head up to the Escambray Mountains for an excursion in a big, open-air, Russian 4x4 truck. This excursion will take you to Guanayara National Park Enjoy a panoramic visit of the Cuatro Vientos mountain community. Bring good walking shoes to enjoy a bit of hiking to Charco Azul and El Rocio Waterfall. If you like, you can take a swim in the natural river-fed pool of El Venado. Enjoy a fantastic lunch at Casa de la Gallega, a rural hacienda. Later, head out of the mountains and down to Santa Clara city for a visit to the Ernesto Che Guevara Monument before we make the journey back to Varadero for overnight.

(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6: Varadero Iberostar Playa Alameda or SimilarToday is a free day for you to relax and enjoy the beautiful beach or the resort and its amenities. If you would like to be more active, you may choose to join an optional tour. Optional tour may be a boat excursion to the island of Cayo Blanco or visit to Satum Cave or Matanzas city tour depending on weather condition.

(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7: Varadero - Havana Armadores de Santander or SimilarAfter breakfast, head back to the capital city and proceed for a city tour of Old Havana with an experienced local tour guide. The tour will take place on foot and you will visit all the squares of Old Havana. Take in the astonishing beauty of the historical buildings, sculptures, and monuments. A visit to the Rum Museum is included. Enjoy free time in Old Havana to do your own exploring or perhaps some souvenir shopping. Then, meet back together with the group and transfer to your hotel for check in.

(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 8: Havana - Mexico City, Mexico Royal Reforma or SimilarToday, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Mexico City. Upon arrival in Mexico City, a brief city tour is arranged. We begin at the Zocalo, the historical center of Mexico City. The tour includes the National Palace, famous for the colorful murals done by one of Mexico's greatest artists, Diego Rivera, and the Cathedral Metropolitana, the most impressive cathedral in all of Mexico. Then, we continue for some sightseeing around Chapultepec Park and residential area. Finally, we enjoy dinner and check in at the hotel.

(Meal: Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 9: Mexico City - Cuernavaca Hacienda Cocoyoc or SimilarLeave Mexico City this morning and head to Cuernavaca, City of the Eternal Spring. In Cuernavaca, we will tour the main square and see the Cortes Palace and Cathedral. Following our touring in Cuernavaca, we drive about 25 miles outside of the city to visit the world-class botanical garden site Jardines de Mexico inaugurated in 2014. These 126 acres of greenery showcase flowers and plants from all over the world with a special emphasis on those from Mexico. The site ranks as the world's largest floral garden. In the late afternoon, we will head to our hotel and check in.

(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 10: Cuernavaca - Xochicalco - Taxco - Cuernavaca Hacienda Cocoyoc or SimilarAfter breakfast, set out to visit Xochicalco, a UNESCO World Heritage site consisting of the ruins of what was once a powerful pre-Colombian kingdom. Xochicalco means "in the house of flowers" in the Nahuatl language. You will

TOUR CODE: LACM13have a chance to tour this fascinating archaeological zone. Then we journey on to the picturesque colonial town of Taxco, capital of the Mexican silversmiths. In Taxco, we will take a guided walking tour to visit Santa Prisca Church, the local market, and the silver bazaars. There will be free time for exploring or shopping.

(Meal: Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 11: Cuernavaca - Xochimilco - Mexico City Royal Reforma or SimilarWe make the journey back to Mexico City today, enroute visit Xochimilco. Xochimilco is another UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its floating gardens. You will have the chance to take a ride by trajinera boat, nicely decorated with flowers, while cruising the ancient canal ways. If you choose, you can buy flowers, refreshing drinks or even hire yourself a Mariachi group to play music throughout the ride. Once in Mexico City, we will make a stop for you to visit the University, yet another UNESCO World Heritage site. Take Photos of the Central Library, richly decorated with Mexican murals and motifs.

(Meal: Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 12: Mexico City - Teotihuacan - Mexico City Royal Reforma or SimilarAfter breakfast, take an excursion to the archaeological site of Teotihuacan lying in the valley of Mexico. This is the world famous site of the Piramides del Sol y de la Luna (Pyramids of the Sun and Moon). This was once the place of Mexico's largest ancient city and the capital of one of the largest pre-Hispanic civilizations. At this site, you will also see and learn about the Avenue of the Dead, La Ciudadela, and Quetzalcoati Temple. Then, on the way back to the city, you will make a stop at one of Mexico's most famous religious sites. The Shrine of Guadalupe. The shrine itself is a great example of Spanish Baroque Art and here you will learn about the fasinating tale of the Lady from Heaven. Tonight, we have arranged a farewell dinner at a typical Mexican restaurant with live music.

(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 13: Mexico City - HomeToday, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home as your trip comes to an end.

(Meal: Breakfast)